Tiling straight on to block is possible but slightest movement in the wall will cause your grout line to crack, or worse, your tiles, even if you use a GT1 or any other latex additive. At least re-boarding you know your tiling onto a sound surface with minimum amount of problems & not that expensive to do.
Can You tile straight on to a block wall?
Tiling straight on to block is possible but slightest movement in the wall will cause your grout line to crack, or worse, your tiles, even if you use a GT1 or any other latex additive. At least re-boarding you know your tiling onto a sound surface with minimum amount of problems & not that expensive to do.
Can You tile straight onto Raw Breeze Block?
My question is, is there an adhesive available to tile straight onto raw breeze block. Yes you can, although the draw of an aerated concrete block is huge.
Can you put tile on concrete floors?
If you attach the tile to concrete, there are three ways to do it, with the third way being preferred. You can install the tile directly on the concrete. You can install a CBU or cement board on the concrete, then the tile on top of that.
Can you put tile on top of cement board?
You can install a CBU or cement board on the concrete, then the tile on top of that. Finally, you can use an uncoupling membrane between the tile and the concrete. Whenever you install tile, consider using a self-leveling compound between the tile and the substrate, regardless of what it is.
Can you tile on Blockwork?
Yes you can, although the draw of an aerated concrete block is huge.
Can you tile straight onto masonry?
You'll be happy to know that the answer to this question is yes. When remodelling, you'll want to make sure that the newly-tiled wall is a perfect match for your interior design and fits in well with the new décor.
How do you lay tile on a block?
Mark the wall in the middle with a chalk line to create a guide for the tiles. With a notched trowel, apply the adhesive at the bottom of the cinder block wall. Apply just enough of the adhesive to attach a few tiles at a time so that the adhesive stays moist and ready to receive the tiles.
Can you install tile directly on concrete wall?
You can install the tile directly on the concrete. You can install a CBU or cement board on the concrete, then the tile on top of that. Finally, you can use an uncoupling membrane between the tile and the concrete.
Can you put tiles directly on brick wall?
First things first, yes, you can tile over a brick wall. However, as you may have guessed it's not that simple as tiling over a brick wall is tricky and can result in an uneven finish.
Can I tile directly on brick wall?
When wanting to tile over bricks, there are three options to create the smooth surface needed for a professional finish: Cover the brick with a cement sheet (tile underlay), Build out a stud wall in front of the brick wall and apply plasterboard to it, Apply a smooth render layer to the brickwork.
Can you tile directly on concrete block?
ANSWER - Yes you can install ceramic tile over CMU (concrete masonry unit) blocks. You need to properly prepare it to make sure it is free of any structural cracks, clean, and plumb. You can bond the tile directly to it or you can fasten metal lath and apply a scratch and brown coat of mortar.
Can you tile over painted concrete block?
ANSWER - It is possible to bond porcelain tile to a painted surface, but it isn't recommended because the overall tile attachment is limited to the strength of the bond of the paint to the concrete. If the paint comes loose, so does the tile. You should either strip or bead blast the concrete and thoroughly clean it.
Can you tile over painted block wall?
Spread the mortar over the walls using the flat of a notched trowel, pushing the mortar through the lath and onto the painted blocks. Cover the lath completely with the mortar, creating a new surface for the tile to adhere to. Allow the mortar to dry overnight.
Do I need to seal concrete before tiling?
Remove all adhesive residue from the surface and completely clean it from dust and debris. Before tiling any surface, it's recommended that you seal it to prevent it from coming into contact with moisture, which can affect the adhesive's ability to maintain its bond between the tiles and the surface.
Should you lay tile directly on concrete?
A: It's perfectly acceptable to put tile directly on concrete — with a couple of caveats. First, it is important to determine if there is moisture coming up from the slab. You can test for moisture by taping all four sides of 18-by-18-inch polyurethane plastic on the slab.
Do you need a membrane under tile?
Although it would be ideal to install a waterproof membrane in areas that would be subjected to residual moisture such as the mud room, laundry room and bathroom floors it isn't required. It is optional.
Can you tile directly on concrete block?
ANSWER - Yes you can install ceramic tile over CMU (concrete masonry unit) blocks. You need to properly prepare it to make sure it is free of any structural cracks, clean, and plumb. You can bond the tile directly to it or you can fasten metal lath and apply a scratch and brown coat of mortar.
Can you tile over brick pavers?
I wouldn't do it. Pavers are not stable enough, in any direction, to provide a good surface for tile. I would remove the pavers and pour a slab or other suitable material for a real floor.
Is ceramic tile considered masonry?
Stone masonry includes installation of a variety of materials; including brick veneer, marble and granite, travertine, glass, marble stone and ceramic tile.
Can you tile over painted cinder blocks?
ANSWER - It is possible to bond porcelain tile to a painted surface, but it isn't recommended because the overall tile attachment is limited to the strength of the bond of the paint to the concrete. If the paint comes loose, so does the tile. You should either strip or bead blast the concrete and thoroughly clean it.
Can you prime breeze blocks?
If they are breeze blocks and you prime them then it is possible but personally I'd always prefer to re board it
Can you reboard tile straight on to block?
I'd personally re-board. Tiling straight on to block is possible but slightest movement in the wall will cause your grout line to crack, or worse, your tiles, even if you use a GT1 or any other latex additive. At least re-boarding you know your tiling onto a sound surface with minimum amount of problems & not that expensive to do. Would be cheaper in the long run to re-board.
vaslam New Member
can i tile directly on to thermolite block, this is a bathroom, someone told me if i use a good tanking i would able to tile directly.
CGN Screwfix Select
Possibly, never done it myself but thermalites are quite powdery, so you'd need to prime. What type of tiles are you planning to fit? The other problem is that the surface is unlikely to be particularly flat. Are all 4 walls blocks and is it to be completely tiled? How big etc?
FatHands Well-Known Member
i would use hardibacker for waterproof and flatness. isnt expensive and tile directly to that
vaslam New Member
thanks for ur responses, this is a basement & all 4 walls are block wall. Please see attached pic. All walls will be tiled top to bottom. I was thinking to use Aqua panels on the wall & Moisture plaster boards on the cieling, but then I ws sugested to me tiling directly on the block wall after using delta tanking will be ok.
Phil the Paver Screwfix Select
Steam room, Sauna, I'd be incline to use tile board, don't think relaying on the blocks for maximum grip would be wise.
CGN Screwfix Select
Best thing is, especially as you are investing a lot of money is to do it properly. Unfortunately, you do not necessarily see anything different/beneficial for your money with fitting tile backer of even just PB and skim compared to the hardware you install after.
Why is it important to use uncoupling membranes on concrete floors?
Because subfloors can move and crack, they transmit the same to the tile above. Uncoupling material breaks this chain of transmission. Uncoupling membranes are invaluable if you anticipate any movement or cracking from the concrete floor.
What happens when you remove a crack in concrete?
All of the movement in concrete is transferred to the tile. Cracks in concrete immediately become cracks in the tile. If you were to remove a cracked tile from concrete, undoubtedly you would see the same crack pattern below. The Spruce / Ana Cadena.
Can cement board be used between concrete and tile?
In short, installing cement board between concrete and tile is possible. But generally it is not worth the effort and it may even result in a poor tile installation. Most importantly, the cement board is not considered to be an effective uncoupling material.
Can porcelain tile be installed on concrete?
Ceramic and porcelain tile are so frequently installed at or above grade level on a cement board underlayment or directly on plywood that it almost seems novel to install tile directly on concrete . Yet this application does make sense, since concrete is heavy, solid, and is typically thought of as an unbending, uncompromising material.
Can you attach tile to concrete?
If you attach the tile to concrete, you need to take special precautions by uncoupling the tile from the concrete. Rather than using cement boards (CBUs), the favored method is to use an uncoupling membrane. Schluter Ditra and Redgard Uncoupling Mat are two popular brands of tiling membranes that lessen the chance of concrete events becoming tile events.
Can you lay cement board on concrete?
Laying cement board on good concrete would be unnecessary and redundant: a cement product on a cement product. Yet veteran tile installers have differing opinions, with some saying that this can be done, especially if floor level needs to be raised significantly.
Can you attach a CBU to a concrete floor?
In this type of application, attaching a CBU to the concrete is preferable to floating an entire floor's worth of mortar bed. Most tile professionals agree that attaching a CBU to a concrete floor would be more trouble than it is worth. If anything, it would be difficult to screw the CBU into the concrete, especially with the middle layer ...